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[Update Schedule: minimum 3ch/week] SYNOPSIS: After a painful separation from her boyfriend, Bing Shi gets an opportunity to meet him again. Under one condition. To get her wish granted, she will have to travel to different worlds and finish all the assigned missions from the System HeadQuarters. In each of these universes, she's thrust into the company of the creme de la creme of men - alpha males who could stir butterflies in even the most self-assured and independent women. Will she be able to keep her cool around these magnetic hunks, or will her resolve crumble like a stale cookie? Amidst the chaos, Bing Shi stands firm: "I want only one thing – my boyfriend." In a cosmos filled with temptation, will her loyalty and love for her boyfriend emerge victorious? [Author's Note]: Don't be fooled by the term "quick transmigration." Each arc is a full-length romance novel in its own right, complete with side characters that are capable of development. :3 [EXTRA CHAPTER WITHIN 24h FOR EVERY: 1500 Gifts, 15 Golden Tickets/month, 150 Powerstones/week] [Challenge update: 10/1500 Gifts] [Amount of chapters to release: 0/0] [Amount of released chapters since the start of the challenge: 8] Illustrator/Artist: E.Y.R. E.Y.R's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_snoozy_cat_/4.6
FIRST STORY [COMPLETED] When Lee Soohyun found herself being transmigrated into the novel she had read, she found herself being startled. Not only was she the useless cannon fodder, she also had to win the love of the villain, Han Minhyun. That was absolutely absurd! The name of Han Minhyun was enough to shudder, and with her lack of courage, there was no way she was willing to do something as dangerous as this. However, with her life at the stake, she had no option other than to follow by them and seduce Han Minhyun. But at the end, it seemed that things are not as they are in the surface. °°° SECOND STORY [ONGOING] Although she was baffled, Ryu Yoonmi was more excited when she learned that she had transmigrated into her favorite novel. After having a heartbreak on how the story ended, she wanted to set the things right after coming here. Firstly, she will prevent the death of the Second Male Lead— the character she idolizes— and then, alter the plot to make him end up with the female lead. As for the Male Lead— Min Eunwoo— she decided to make that scum suffer! After kidnapping the Female Lead and killing the Second Male Lead, the last thing he deserved was happiness! Even if that meant that she had to sacrifice six months of her life in order to get married with him! She would be able to do anything for her dear Second Male Lead's happiness! However, what happens when she learns that there was more to the story than she knows?4.7
In a time after humanity was hit by the C-Virus, everything was relabeled. And that included humans. Those who awakened a mystical power called Qi became the Blessed and those who failed became the Qiless. The new minority. The people who did menial jobs. Those who should be shunned. The Other World, Earth's most popular VRMMORPG released its 5th version on 5th of September 2164 with the slogan "Qi Awakening to even the Qiless." A legendary Virtual World that made a not so legendary proclamation. Cheng Xiu, a Qiless, did not have hope to become an Expert in such games. She just wanted to read books, get good grades and reach a place where the lable of Qiless would not hurt her anymore. She didn't want to experience pain and suffering, thank you very much. But it seemed her best friend once again forgot that memo as she buys Cheng Xiu a game pod to play The Other World. And Cheng Xiu slowly realised that even a Qiless had an opportunity for Greatness in the VR World. Watch as she becomes the world's most powerful Qi user online! *** Warnings: There is some disturbing scenes in this, and annoying characters too. The romance does not start until after chapter 100, and it is only after 150 that you will see actual hints of it, if you can call it that. I have tried to give the online world and the real world be real spaces with characters and plots running in both. Please do not copy the story to other sites. I do not earn enough for you take the food from my mouth. xxx Cover Photo is not mine. It belongs to the original creator. If you want me to take it down, just comment on a chapter!4.8
"Magic is dangerous for those who weren't born with it." Then came a certain damsel of destruction - overpowered even, though born as an ordinary human. Through a special type of magic, she takes form of various mythical beings - A slaying queen. An eight-tailed ghoulish monster. A scythe-wielding enthraller. A red-eyed demonness. Such and more. But then again, great power has to come with a price. --- Story Synopsis --- If Angelica "Eli" Claes were to tell what kind of role she'd most likely have if she's inside a book, she'd definitely be a mere backdrop character - especially with her grey hair, thick glasses, nerdy mien, introverted nature, and her plain appearance overall. But then again, this bookworm would rather just read and be the audience instead of filling in the shoes of a heroine that bores people to death - Or so she hoped. Never had she imagined that she'd end up taking the villainess route one day, and it's all because of a certain antagonist in a novel she'd been reading - Empress Venus, a dreaded ruler who fell on her own blade. Soon, Eli finds herself in a love-and-hate relationship with this group of gentlemen who're just too perfect to be considered 'non-fiction', throwing all her attempts to avoid becoming the center-of-attention out of the window. They also turn out to be the esteemed Student Council and the most popular guys at school, yet for an organization that protects peace and order, they sure are eager to wage war against her. Enter the perfect Student Council President who's all smiles and sparkles, the charming and blithesome Vice President, the gallant Public Information Officer known for being a social butterfly, the academy chairman's heir who strives to surpass his elder brother, and a certain classmate of hers sought by every Sports Club at school yet chose to work as a library assistant instead. Little did the bookworm know that these people aren't really who they appear to be. --- An excerpt --- "Shall we do something special?" Surprised by how smoky his voice seemed to come out, she can't help but gape a little. Before she can even make a retort, though, he suddenly raises his hand and covers her eyes with it. "H-Hal? What are you..." Unbeknownst to Eli, Hal really can't afford to reply at the moment. Shutting his eyes closed, he then kisses the back of his hand that's covering her forehead. That's when a cool gust of wind blows by, scattering her silver strands in the air and making the scene even more picturesque. They remain in that intimate position for a while until she realizes that he's been holding her hands the whole time. "H-Hal... What's wrong...?" she managed to blurt out despite her nonplus. Hal eventually pulls away after a few seconds of contact. Right then, his hand moves from her eyes then to her cheek, encasing it gently. Eli feels her face heating up at how he keeps looking at her with a fond smile. His grinning golden orbs match the coruscant brilliance of the stars at the night sky, especially with how they continue brimming an unfathomable kind of endearment. "Thanks for the memory, Eli." --- This is where a bookworm's love for reading, fused with a little touch of magic, gives birth to a half-heroine and half-villainess protagonist. - Weak-to-strong female lead - Two Minds in One Body - Reverse Harem but not off-the-bat - Heroes/Villains with a cause - Highschool, Family and Royalty Drama - Not Your Ordinary Transmigration/Reincarnation Story (BOOK TWO ONCOMING) (Cover Photo's not mine: Credits to the original artist) --- - Follow me on Instagram (acieetin) - DM me on Discord (Aciee#1841)4.8
This is a rebirth story of a normal girl, Kylie. She was a normal girl, living a normal life. Married and had kids. Nothing outstanding about her, but nothing terrible either. Then she was attacked and left to die. Her soul screamed in pain at having to leave behind two small children that needed her, yet she couldn't do anything. As she entered eternal darkness ... it took her some time to realise that she was not dead. She was alive, only yet to be born. And she was a boy. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The AWESOME Cover Design is by Chryiss She's also an Author here in Webnovel so check out her stories: [RE: Life as a Tree] and [My World To Live] ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Summary: - MC is OP - Sincere Brotherhood - True sibling bonding (no incest) - Humour (I try) - Action - Slow Romance - Revenge/Face slapping - Sensitive issues (LGBT, r*pe - but not that the MC is a r*pist) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FAQ: Q: Will MC end up with a girl, or a boy? A: That would be a spoiler; but if you REALLY have to know, it's answered Auxillary Chapter, the FAQ (Spoilers). Discord: : https://discord.gg/ZWnDEcG ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hi. Thanks for dropping by. Please bear in mind that I am a new author, and English is not my first language. I am writing because I find it enjoyable, and am only now finding the courage to actually pen it out for others to read. This is a reincarnation story of a girl who had lived one life, and will experience another. Follow her along her journey of discovery: of herself, as she walks an entirely new path. Yet, at the same time, she seeks to find closure from her old life. World background: Current Earth, with names of countries being just Country J, Country SA etc. First, the MC is the typical OP character. Second, it's a slice of life story mixed with OPness of MC. If you don't like Gary Sue / OP characters, with a slow story pace, then this is not for you. There are elements of adventure/action, romance, some comedy and a little bit of mystery. It is also a story about friendship and the bonds we make as we grow up. The rating is due to certain scenes and sensitive issues from Volume 3 onwards. Please review. Your feedback is appreciated. If you want to show support for this poor Author: https://ko-fi.com/psyberrose ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Other Books: 1. Courage to Love (ongoing)4.4
[Dropped] Alexander is in a moment of total despair at the news of his family's death, he decides to leave his apartment to clear his mind, but this idea leads him to his death, but there was no end to him. There was no light at the end of the tunnel with his family waiting for him. He reincarnated like a cat inside an egg as if it were a joke, but he wakes up and realizes that now his environment is no longer the sweet earth he had known for his entire life. With his recent family dead and with his second life, Alexander has no choice but to pretend he is fine for his own good and move forward in this new unknown and hostile world. Alex will venture into a fantasy world that is not very friendly and will show you that the world was never made for the weak, Alex will not have another that place the other cheek before the events he will suffer, but he will not remain silent while receiving the blows. -- Somewhere unknown a drunk man looks scared at a cat in front of him, the man does not know if he really heard the cat speak or is too drunk that he has begun to hallucinate. "My fluffy legs are deadly weapons... and you don't want me to try them on you," said a cat through telepathy. . .4.7
***EDITING*** What is worse than finding yourself inside the game you have been playing online? Being a side character who is killed in the first levels of the game. Gene, or Siv as her character is called, has to find a way to survive in a game where only the smart and powerful remains. Especially when she is engaged to the cold Prince Brandt.4.8
Katie Pullman, a chronically ill girl who spends her life immersed in fiction, suddenly finds herself inside a novel she has read. Thrown right into the thick of things, she desperately tries to keep the plot intact but happy endings aren't always as they seem... *Cover art by polkadottedscrunchie*4.7
I had thought that my life couldn't get worse when I walked in on my fiancé cheating on me with my best friend. But after a series of unfortunate events, I opened my eyes in a world that I had only read about in a webnovel, the Erudian Empire, ruled under the domineering, bloody reign of Emperor Helio. The worst part? I'm not even the main character! Reborn as Winter Royberg de la Erudian, I am the pitiful side character who is discovered to be a royal bastard princess due to a certain physical trait only the imperial bloodline possesses. But I know the end of Winter's story and the unwanted royal punching bag is framed as a witch and killed at age 16 on the guillotine due to the scheming of the cruel empress. An aloof, murder happy father? Check. Psycho half-sister? Check. Meddlesome author who wants me to follow the script? Double check! I don't want to die an early death again, so I'm determined not to ever be discovered as a royal again. But before I know it, I'm trapped in a palace of blood and opulence playing tricky games of power, games I have no clue how to win. How will I survive to adulthood in the imperial palace and get my happily ever after? And am I really the only person who fell into this world? *UPDATES 1-2 TIMES A WEEK* *1500 TO 3300 WORDS PER CHAPTER*4.6
Part of a Multiverse with Phantasia: The Princess Knight and Full Dive: Eternal Phantasy A little girl rises amidst the bloodshed world of cultivation. A vow to the heavens that controls her life or death. A heartfelt love that lasted for ninety-nine lifetimes. Ah Chun, a little girl who lost her mother meets an immortal cultivator named Mei Liling. Mei Liling takes Ah Chun on as a disciple and teaches her about cultivation. After making a vow to the heavens, Ah Chun's path in the world of cultivation was set. She now has no choice but to become the strongest or give her life to the heavens and die. A long journey is ahead as Ah Chun grows from a girl who knows nothing into a legend that the storytellers will talk about for years to come. "Mr. Li, what is the meaning of this? Your daughter has my birth mother's bracelet. " "So what if I took it! A beggar like you should have died off months ago. You were lucky that we didn't sell you to a slave trader to become some plaything for the highest bidder! You and that slut mother of yours did nothing for this village! You should have died along with her!" "Mother is it ok to kill someone like this trash over there?" "Chun'er if you let him live and just beat him, he will most likely try to get revenge, so it's better to remove him from this world altogether." "Un! Chun'er understands and has learned Mother's lesson well. Chun'er will now rid this world of trash who do not know right from wrong!" Show your support and buy me a coffee! https://ko-fi.com/invayne join the new discord! https://discord.gg/79yyJSD Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AuthorInvayne Follow on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/invayne/ New Cover Art!4.3
In her previous life, she had experienced the cruel end of the world. She had witnessed her parents turning into zombies with her own eyes. In order to survive, she had to rely on the strong. She had to endure humiliation and struggle to survive. In the end, she died in the third year of the end of the world. When she opened her eyes again, she was actually in the classroom ten years ago. Not only did she remember all the major events that had happened in the past ten years, from the national events to the winning numbers, but she also had a unique treasure. It was a small world created by an ancient cultivator. From then on, as she opened the function of the small world step by step, the business world had one more Weirdo who earned money the fastest and spent money the fastest. There was one more miracle doctor in the world who could determine life and death with his flesh and bones. He was also a guest of honor that was hard to come by in the political world That place brought out an invincible and terrifying goddess of death, and the entertainment industry had a legendary figure who did not appear on camera, did not act, and did not sing but had countless fans. Finally, the end of the world had arrived, a new era that belonged to the strong. In this life, she, Xia Junhuang, would become the strongest person at the top of the food chain. She would protect her family and friends, fight monsters when she had nothing to do, and establish the strongest base to stand on her own as the King From then on, she would become the king of the new world! Ps: This article is the long history of the female protagonist's rebirth and growth. Inspirational, strong women and strong men, cool literature in the city + fighting monsters in the end of the world Those who like modern words, urban powers, schools, stone gambling, antiques, entertainment and the end of the world, quickly enter the pit. This article has everything Don't forget to collect, vote, click, comment, diamonds and flowers. Your support is Xia Xia's motivation. Come on, let the storm be stronger [ statement ]1. This article is purely fictional, for entertainment. It is better to have fun alone than to have fun together. Please don't be too fastidious. 2. Xia Xia's writing is cool words. Those who like it, please support it Those who do not like it, if you really do not like it, please close the window of this page directly. You will not accept offensive comments. If you find them, you will delete them directly. However, a friendly suggestion is that you will listen carefully to the words. It is not easy. Please understand Machine Translation4.7
Huang Qiuyan's nightmare is not getting married before she turns thirty. She is already twenty-eight and a lowly clerk in a bank. Her mother and her aunts set her up for blind dates every weekend. She isn't picky or anything. The men she likes rejects her. The men she doesn't like also rejects her. In the end, when there is actually a MAN who wants to marry her, the world suddenly turns crazy. Huang Qiuyan: Clingy Ex-Vampire Girlfriend, don't eat my future husband!!! The man gets bitten and dies. Huang Qiuyan: Excuse me, what do you mean by Vampire Apocalypse? I want to get married here. After turning into a vampire, she goes to find food and find a chubby little bun instead. ML: Hunting husband when I am already here? Huang Qiuyan: I will not marry you even if you are the last man on the planet. ML: Either die or marry me. Huang Qiuyan: I choose death. ML: Fine, I will kill you on the bed every night. System: Dear host, please accept his offer. His blood is highly nutritional. Huang Qiuyan: ... *** Warning: Smut Scenes, not appropriate anyone under 18. --------- Instagram: Koch_Norah Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/norah_koch ****Full list of my novels******* Novels with Interconnected Worlds: 1. The Love That Remains (Completed) 2. His Mischievous Time-Traveler: How to capture a celebrity husband? (Completed) 3. His Devious Harbinger: How To Tame A Wicked God? (Completed) 4. Supernatural Investigation 101: Chronicles of Nakashima Wakana 5. When A Ghoul Falls In Love 6. Hunting for a Husband in a Vampire Apocalypse Standalone Novels: Her Wicked CEO: How To Seduce A Hikikomori Wife? Miss Chicken & Her Mister The Villainous Emperor is My Pet? (Available on Goodnovel.Com) Bad x Bad: My Dear Hana (Available on Goodnovel.Com)4.6
What would you do if you woke up in a forest with no memories? Would you cower in fear, or explore the strange new world? Join Vyrena on her journey through Gaeia as she tries to figure out her mysterious past! With the voice in her head named Dotty, she will make friends, enemies, gain new powers and become the greatest warrior she could ever be! Will she find out who she was before? What will the new world bring? Join her journey and find out! Will she find a dash of romance along the way? She just might! _____________________________________________________________ "Where am I?" Vyrena asked herself. The girl tried to move her body, but all of her muscles and bones ached. Her throat was as dry as the desert, she needed water. In the near distance, Vyrena could hear the sound of moving water. Gathering all of her strength, she crawled inch by inch towards the water source. Upon reaching the riverbank, she quenched her thirst greedily. It tasted clear and refreshing, a good sign. She could feel the dirt and grime that covered her entire body. Unable to bear it anymore, Vyrena dunked herself into the water. The cool refreshing feel of the river water jolted her senses. As she emerged from the water, she could finally open her eyes and take in her surroundings. -How did I end up here?- she thought to herself. She tried to remember what she could. Memories flashed through her mind. - I died - The realisation shocked her to the core. Her eyes were wide open. Recalling the details made her head spin. She recalled drinking a substance and laying down in her bed. A familiar hand held onto hers, his words echoed in her mind. -I'm here for you. I'm here for you.- But as soon as that memory faded, new memories from the host body bombarded her. When the recollection of memories was complete, a voice popped up in her mind. _____________________________________________________________ I hope you enjoy the story! If you love it or maybe not, give me some feedback in the comments or in a review! All feedback will be greatly appreciated~ As of 20th June 2021, is completed, thank you for everyones' support. I will likely write a sequel in the future. PS: The current cover was commissioned from the amazing @balqizu on Instagram! Thank you so much for bringing them to life! T^T Join my discord server: https://discord.gg/hYdy6uU Come chat with me on Discord at ValestriaMoon#9724! A huge thank you to everyone who supported me in posting my novel XD you know who you are~4.4
Betrayed by her boyfriend and best friend, Lee Jinhee found herself being heartbroken, and due to her impulse, she got into an accident, leading to her death. But fortunately for her, she was provided with a second chance! Lee Jinhee found herself being satisfied with it! However, what the hell had happened in this life of hers? Why was her best friend and boyfriend acting so strange? Hold on! Why was her best friend, Han Taehee, acting so clingy? Why was her boyfriend, Kim Jaehyun, the one chasing after her this time around? Why was they paying this much attention to her this time around? However, despite the weird changes, Oh Jinhee was determined to make those who had wronged her in her previous life pay!4.9
Leia was a successful car salesperson who didn't care who she had to trample to climb up in the ranks. She was on top of the world. That is, until she was thrown into the body of 5 year old Seri from one of her romance novels. Now she has to deal with the annoying Prince and his sadistic friend. The worst part? She is just a side character who is bullied by everyone! The. least. favorite. character. How could anyone like this girl?! Now, she is stuck as Seri, but watch out world: This side character is actually a foul mouthed villainess. _______ Chapter release: Daily Words per chapter: 1500-2500 Disclaimer: Some chapters may contain mature content, such as violence. There will be a disclaimer at the start of each chapter with it. Full disclosure: This novel is 90% humor and 10% serious.4.8
Kaiden Tian's aspirations of basketball stardom take a heartbreaking turn when a car accident not only claims his mother's life but also robs him of his ability to walk. Undiscouraged, he settles for a role as the waterboy of a top high school basketball team, determined to stay close to the game he loves. However, he meets an untimely death and finds himself inhabiting the body of Kai Guo, a notorious troublemaker blessed with an ideal physical form. [Welcome to the Rise to Legend System!] With this second chance at life, Kaiden sees an opportunity to rewrite his destiny and fulfill the dreams that were once shattered.4.9
Jules’ life was picture perfect until his entire family got murdered all of a sudden, with him being the only survivor. A savior swooped In because he was still in immense danger, and that led to Jules taking on a new identity and becoming a completely different person overnight— and enrolling into Carnivals, a prestigious all-boys school for all supernatural beings. In Carnivals, monsters lurk the dark hallways and the strong preyed on the weak. You either become a predator or a prey… and from one look at Jules— a boy too pretty for his own good, with a slender and petite build, it was obvious that he was gonna be eaten alive by the predators. Here comes Blaze, a wolf who sends shivers down every predator’s spine in the school, an insanely hot Alpha who was as dangerous and deranged as the rumors claimed. He took one glance at Jules and decided there and then that Jules belonged to him. *** I inched backwards, eyes widening even more as my eyes zeroed in on the smirk tugging at the side of his lips. Blaze never smiled, and whenever he does, it never meant anything good. My heartbeat quickened as I scrambled backwards even more, breath stuttering to a stop as he began to narrow the distance between us. In no time, my back was plastered against the cold wall and that was when it hit me right in the chest that I was cornered and ensnared, like an actual prey… by none other than Blaze, when I had thought my life couldn’t get any worse. He towered over me effortlessly, emitting so much dominance and I had to tilt my head backwards for me to be able to meet his dark eyes, and my breath hitched when our eyes locked. He leaned down and my eyes snapped closed at once as I held my breath, waiting for him to strike. I’ve heard all the horrifying, endless rumors about him. He was an Alpha Prince whose presence someone like me should never be in. When I felt the tip of his cold nose glide over the length of my throat, my mouth fell open to release a startled gasp. He dragged in a long, audible breath and I felt a shiver rattle down my spine as I grew even stiffer, confusion clouding my mind. What was happening? Why was he doing this out of nowhere? Oh my gosh… he really was a deranged alpha like everyone says! *** THIS BOOK IS RATED 18+! It contains matured content such as: - Bullying. - Drug use. - Smut [a whole lot of it.] - Violence. - Harem [not between the main characters.] So… proceed with caution, you’ve been warned! *I don’t own the rights to the cover!4.8
Imagine a group of unlikely characters: a hapless boy, a shy girl, a homeless man with a mysterious power, and an underground high school society. What could possibly go wrong? Tom, a desperate bullying victim, encounters a timid Cacey for the first time in the school canteen. Tom was in need of something that Cacey possessed, and Cacey was in need of someone to rescue her from an uncomfortable situation. Despite its brevity, the meeting leaves an indelible mark on both individuals. To Tom, Cacey becomes the savior he will always admire. Accidental interactions with Cacey continue to impress and captivate Tom. Tom encounters the enigmatic homeless man Edward Lesseter Holmes, who promises to take him to a realm called Aboron and give him the power to become anything he wants. This encounter, however, turns his and Cacey's lives upside down. Through a dimensional curtain of ones and zeros, the man disappears, shocking Tom to no end. Things take a dramatic turn for the worst for Tom and Cacey after that. Without their knowledge, they end up on the Syndicate's hit list. Angus Balfour, the meticulous villain, has a very sinister plan for them. Is there any hope for Tom and Cacey to escape Angus's clutches? Can they alter their destiny in Aboron and return to Earth? Will they be able to return and exact their vengeance? Join them as they set out on an adventure brimming with transformations, blood-curdling vengeance, and otherworldly powers. Instagram for wallpapers and illustrations of my novels: Mashuk_Musafir234.8
[Warning: Mature Content, R18] Evanescence "Evan" Holz, a billionaire businessman, received a souvenir from an obscure country that creates s*x dolls called “Eternity Women.” These "Eternity Woman" are life-like and turn alive once activated. To activate them, you need to "use" them. There's only one way for anyone to use a doll: You "play" with them. But what if these Eternity Women weren't just s*x dolls that magically come alive? What exactly is the mechanism behind Eternity Women that makes them into sentient beings in the first place? Is it just the pleasure, or there's something else, something sinister, that gives them life? That’s for Evan to find out. *** EXCERPT: "Raise your hips," he ordered. His voice was husky and demanding. Eternity quickly did as she was told to do. He wasn't a mind reader, yet he knew that it filled her with desire that he was talking to her in such an authoritative manner. Evan slipped Eternity's panties quickly off of her, giving them the same treatment as her bra once they were removed. He flung them away with no care as to where they would land. He nudged her legs wider apart using his, signaling the impending act. As Eternity called it, 'penetrative intercourse.' "May I?" he asked, even though he knew how much she wanted it. She nodded, tears trailing down her cheeks because of how much she had done. "F*ck me, Evan." *** GIFTING AND BONUS Magic Castle = 5 Bonus Chapters Spacecraft = 10 Bonus Chapters Golden Gachapon = 15 Bonus Chapters TAKE NOTE: The bonus chapters will be uploaded at the start of the following month.